Lot 1 calls for the supply of up to 150 160km/h trains, with a minimum guaranteed order for 38 trains, 19 of which will be ordered when the framework contract is signed. The contract has an estimated value of up to €1.1bn if all 150 trains are ordered.

Under Lot 2, Trenitalia is seeking up to 100 EMUs with a maximum speed of 200km/h. The contract has an estimated value of up to €1.6bn and Trenitalia will order a minimum of 22 trains.

Both lots include 15 years’ full-service maintenance with an optional 10 year extension and spare parts provision for 23 years.

The framework contract will have a minimum duration of 48 months, with options to extend the agreement for up to 23 months.